The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Cabrio (08 - 13) vs. BMW M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
€ 75,300
€ 63,800
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 Cabrio (08 - 13) is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 12.3 cm longer, 2.4 cm wider and 2 cm taller than the M3 Cabrio (01 - 06).
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
1392
1804
1976
1372
1780
1980
1804 mm
Width
1780 mm
1976 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1392 mm
Height
1372 mm
2761
4615
2731
4492
4615 mm
Length
4492 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Vehicle Weight
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
1885 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2280 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
8.22 %
General
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
E93
Generation
E46
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW S54
S65-B40
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
414 bhp
338 bhp
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
400 NM
365 NM
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
Performance
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
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4.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.12 kg/bhp
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
4.55 kg/bhp
5.12 kg/bhp
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
22 mpg
21 mpg
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
303 mi
Range
288 mi
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
303 mi
288 mi
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
Environmental Impact
244.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
257.7 kWh
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
244.5 kWh
257.7 kWh
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Cabrio (08 - 13)
M3 Cabrio (01 - 06)
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
370 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
